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Common Council - June 15, 2026
Published: Jun 15, 2026
City Proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month, Highlights Economic Impact
The Council recognized July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month. The proclamation highlighted the benefits of parks and recreation activities for physical and mental health, community desirability, environmental balance, and economic development. Mayor Longert encouraged residents to participate in park programs. Mike, from Parks and Rec, reported high attendance and sold-out sessions at the Westbury Bank Aqua Park and noted the economic impact of tournaments on local hotels and businesses, citing examples like a recent softball tournament and an upcoming Father's Day tournament drawing many teams and visitors.
City Recommends Five-Year Extension for Solid Waste and Recycling Services with GFL
The city is seeking approval for a five-year contract extension with Green for Life (GFL) for solid waste and recycling collection services. The previous contract ended December 31st of this year. GFL has been a reliable partner, providing both trash disposal and curbside recycling services. Staff recommended approving the extension under the existing terms and an addendum.
West Bend Sewer Utility Annual Report Receives High Marks, Minor Date Discrepancies Noted
The Board of Public Works reviewed and approved the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR) for the City of West Bend sewer utility. The report, required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), indicated the utility received 'A' grades in all sections, requiring no further action from the DNR. During the discussion, a question was raised about the dates listed for flow meter calibration and sewer ordinance review, which were noted as August 27th, 2026, and August 10th, 2026, respectively. It was clarified that these were likely copy-paste errors and should have been August 2025.
City Finance Committee Reviews 2025 Audit, Discusses Allocation of $2.5 Million in One-Time Revenues
The Finance Committee reviewed the 2025 audit presentation. The independent auditors issued an unmodified opinion, also known as a clean opinion, on the financial statements. The report highlighted internal control matters, including a material weakness over financial reporting due to the level of assistance provided for financial statement preparation and adjusting entries related to utility fund work order closeouts. The general fund showed a decrease in fund balance of approximately $2.6 million, resulting in an unassigned fund balance of $8.9 million, representing 25.1% of budgeted expenditures. General obligation debt outstanding was $68.9 million, well within the statutory limit of 5% of equalized value. The water utility reported operating income of $874,000 and unrestricted cash reserves of $3.9 million. The sewer utility reported operating income of $1.5 million and cash reserves of $10.9 million. The committee also discussed the allocation of approximately $2.5 million in one-time revenues, stemming from the sale of city-owned property and a state grant, to address capital needs, with a strong preference expressed for allocating a significant portion towards road projects.
Property on South Main Street Rezoned for Two-Family Residential Use
The Common Council approved two ordinances related to a property at 446 and 448 South Main Street. The first ordinance amended the 2020 comprehensive plan to change the land use from commercial to two-family residential. The second ordinance rezoned the property from a B1 Community Business District to an RD2 two-family residential district. These changes are intended to allow the renovation of the existing buildings, which historically served as two-family dwellings, to revert to their original duplex configuration.
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